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Real situations, real language - Outcomes is the only course that is consistently focussed on helping students achieve the real world communicative outcomes they want and need. This lexically rich course emphasises students' need to have the conversations in English that they would in their own language.This new edition contains more contemporary and global content, reflecting English as it is used in the world and is visible via brand new texts, and stunning National Geographic photos and videos.Outcomes second edition contains:A clear, evenly paced grammar syllabus with strong links to context. The grammar is presented and practised using guided discovery and is supported by a highly accessible Grammar Reference.Inspiring National Geographic videos provide real global content and language plus Conversation Practice videos provide a model for real, natural output.An Understanding Fast Speech feature helps students understand authentic English; an integrated pronunciation syllabus helps students use the language accurately and fluently.An expanded and updated Online Vocabulary Builder allows students to personalise and engage with vocabulary language learning by developing their own word lists and testing themselves.Student's Book + Access Code + Class DVD8 inspiring National Geographic videos per level16 Conversation Practice video models32 grammar points per levelAccess code for online resourcesWorkbook + Audio CDAdditional language practiceLearner tipsLanguage notesVocabulary Builder quizzesTeacher's Book + Class Audio CDAccessible teaching notesExtra ideas and developmental tipsExamView®Make your own paper and online tests in minutesQuick and flexibleChoose from a variety of exam layouts and printing optionsInteractive WhiteboardExcellent for heads-up learning and encourages class participationContains easy-to-access audio and videoCan also be used with a computer and projector

Suitable for graduate, MBA, and rigorous undergraduate programs, this title presents basic concepts underlying financial statements and the terminology and methods that allow the reader to interpret, analyze, and evaluate corporate financial statements.

Designed to guide students towards a comprehensive understanding of major personality theories, Ryckman provides a theory-by-theory approach that helps students develop the skills needed to critically evaluate personality theories. This edition is updated to include the latest research references.

Gives students a look into the practicalities of the counseling profession, providing them with an overview of the field including a foundation in the skills, theories, and day-to-day realities of the job. This book presents the key concepts and material about the counseling profession.

Offering practical, real-life applications, coverage of basic concepts, and an engaging visual style, this proven book offers a writing style, approach, and selection of topics ideal for non-chemistry science majors. This edition offers an updated, dynamic art program (online, on CD, and in the text), new content to keep you current with developments in the organic chemistry field, and a revised lab manual.

This popular, topically organized, and thoroughly updated child and adolescent development text presents you with the best theories, research, and practical advice that developmentalists have to offer today. Authors David R. Shaffer and Katherine Kipp provide you with a current and comprehensive overview of child and adolescent development, written in clear, concise language that talks "to" you rather than "at" you. The authors also focus on application showing how theories and research apply to real-life settings. As a result, you will gain an understanding of developmental principles that will help you in your roles as parents, teachers, nurses, day-care workers, pediatricians, psychologists, or in any other capacity by which you may one day influence the lives of developing persons. Available with InfoTrac¿ Student Collections http://gocengage.com/infotrac.

World Link is Heinle's best-selling core series for young adult/adult learners of English from the false beginner to high intermediate level. The second edition has been completely updated and enhanced to reflect modern teaching methods and user feedback.

Gain a practical understanding of soil properties and the soil management techniques most important for the effective use of soils with SOIL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, 6E. This non-technical, reader-friendly book details all aspects of effective soil usage, including management techniques, composition, fertility, erosion, conservation,and irrigation in this practical guide. This edition highlights horticultural uses of soil as well as the latest green methodologies in both agricultural and horticultural practice from the perspective of farmers, horticulturalists, environmentalists and others who are concerned about how soils work and how they can be used most effectively. This edition further examines nutrient management and best practices with the latest updates on legal issues and government programs that make it a useful resource now and invaluable reference for the future.

Wright/Plesniarski's MICROSOFT SPECIALIST GUIDE TO MICROSOFT EXAM MD-100: WINDOWS 10 ensures you are well prepared for the Microsoft exam as well as a successful career in system administration. Completely up to date, this student-friendly guide walks you step by step through all aspects of installing, configuring and maintaining Windows 10 as a client operating system. Engaging exercises throughout enable you to experience the processes involved in Windows 10 configuration and management -- with plenty of troubleshooting tips that offer solutions to common problems. Review Questions help you prepare for the Microsoft certification exam, while Case Projects provide practice in situations that must be managed in a live networking environment. Giving you added flexibility, labs can be completed on physical or virtual machines. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.

Previous edition: Australia: Cengage Learning, 2017.

Helps learners build reading and writing skills through relevant readings and carefully structured writing exercises. This book helps them develop both language and academic skills.

Shows you how to think mathematically and develop genuine problem-solving skills. This book features new tools to help you succeed, such as learning objectives before each section to prepare you for what you're about to learn, and a list of formulas and key concepts after each section that help reinforce what you've learned.

Provides entrepreneurs with the tools to launch a successful new business in a global marketplace. This title follows the logical development process: from initial idea, to developing and testing a business model, to designing a business and preparing for growth.

Provides the practical concepts, entrepreneurial insights, and comprehensive resources that you'll find essential both now and throughout your management future. This title delivers coverage of the fundamentals of business management as it teaches you not only how to start a business, but also how to manage, grow, and harvest a business.

Described as a "masterful critique" of American crime policies, this book cuts through popular myths and political rhetoric to confront both conservative and liberal propositions in the context of research and proven practice.

Espouses that government can be a force for good in society, while addressing critics simultaneously. Through coverage of events and an accessible writing style, this text fosters interest and involvement in state and local politics, policy, and public service.

Blends understandable coverage of management theory with Skill Builders, real-world cases, self-assessment applications, and other practical tools to inspire and develop effective supervisors.

Offers students learning resources.

This helpful guide contains vocabulary and grammar sections, suggestions to help students make the most of their study time, and practice questions designed to prepare them for quizzes and tests as they develop a greater overall understanding of philosophy.

Offers a communicative approach to building and improving pronunciation and speaking skills through strategies development and abundant confidence-building activities.